WIE News archive

HIE Innse Gall news archive from March 2003
Rallying call from top motivator to Isles businesspeople

Business leaders and new business entrepreneurs in the Western Isles heard a rallying call to action on Thursday night as one of the UK’s top motivators dropped in to Stornoway, at an event hosted by Western Isles Enterprise (WIE).
31 March 2003


Work starts on £370,000 history project

A unique opportunity to shape the future of history in the Western Isles is about to commence as a £370,000 project begins. The Hebridean Connections project, which has brought together four local historical societies (Comainn Eachdraidh), is starting the search for a Project Co-ordinator, who will be responsible for a team of four field officers.
28 March 2003


£547,000 COMMUNITY HALL FOR BARRA

Demolition work is starting this week to clear the site for a £547,000 scheme to provide a new community hall for Castlebay following approval of £44,000 of support from Western Isles Enterprise.
25 March 2003


COMMUNITY PROGRAMME TO AID LOCAL FUNDRAISING

Two schemes worth a total of £20,000 which aim to help local organisations find funding and advice are being launched by Western Isles Enterprise and the Community Economic Development programme.
17 March 2003


CASH BOOST TO HELP LAUNDRY FIRM MEET DEMAND

A unique firm in the southern Hebrides has just received a major investment boost from Western Isles Enterprise in order to allow it to meet growing demand for its services.
10 March 2003


Links with Western Isles Chamber of Commerce

Businesses throughout the Western Isles will get the chance to have their voices heard and boost economic development in the area as a result of new developments at the Western Isles Chamber of Commerce.
03 March 2003